Shepherd’s House Inc is a substance use disorder treatment and recovery housing provider in Lexington, Kentucky, that has served the community since welcoming its first client in 1989. Originally conceived as a ministry of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in 1984, the organization has grown to operate multiple residential facilities, an intensive outpatient program, and substance abuse programs within Kentucky correctional facilities. Shepherd’s House offers long-term recovery housing for men and women, with programming built around 12-step principles, individual and group therapy, and life skills development.
Recovery Housing Program
The primary residential offering is a 12 to 18 month recovery housing program with separate facilities for men and women. Programming includes individual therapy with a licensed therapist, group therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive therapy, target case management, peer support, and random drug and alcohol screenings. Residents are required to attend 90 twelve-step meetings during their first 90 days, followed by five meetings per week for the remainder of their stay, and must maintain approximately 30 hours of employment per week, with job search and vocational assistance provided. Completion of prior programming is mandatory for entry, and preference is given to individuals who have completed a state-certified program while incarcerated.
Phases and Transitional Housing
The program moves through four stages. Orientation lasts seven to thirty days, during which residents secure employment and obtain a sponsor. Phase One permits residents to sign out independently, with a curfew structure in place. Phase Two is for those who have established a solid recovery program, with extended privileges. Phase Three transitions residents into the organization’s Lyndhurst Apartments for transitional housing, and graduates may qualify for subsidized apartment living at a reduced monthly rate. The organization also operates an intensive outpatient program in Boyle County for men and women, a six-month evidence-based program incorporating twelve-step work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and individual and group counseling, licensed by the Office of the Inspector General.
